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Raymond stared blankly. His lips parted as if his soul had been knocked out of him.
He had made a name for himself in Mornwick with his remarkable medical skills since his return from training. He earned respect and admiration throughout the upper echelons of society. His reputation had soared, and his fees were in the millions. Even a powerful family like the Halloways didn’t intimidate him. His decision to help stemmed entirely from his belief in his talent and his current mood.
He had always thought his medical skills were extraordinary, not quite matching those of his master but still superior to most. However, he was utterly shaken by Leander today.
Not only did Leander possess medical knowledge comparable to that of his master, but his inner strength was also formidable.
Leander looked down at him with an indifferent gaze. Raymond immediately snapped to attention, cupping his hands in respect.
“It’s an honor to meet a true Sovereign. I’m really yielding p>
He is truly a Martial Sovereign!
Previously, Raymond hadn’t regarded Leander highly at all. He had scoffed even when Gale referred to Leander as “Mr. Ashcroft.” However, he felt nothing but awe now.
Leander appeared to be only seventeen or eighteen, yet he had already achieved the pinnacle of martial arts. The news of a Martial Sovereign under twenty would send shockwaves not just through Mornwick but throughout all of Astria.
Raymond understood what it took to reach such a level because of his master’s connections. He understood just how much effort a warrior had to invest to achieve the status of a Sovereign.
Becoming a Martial Sovereign and reaching the peak of the martial realm required talent, hard work, time, and opportunity. Each of these elements was essential.
In the past twenty years, Gareth had been recognized as the most talented martial practitioner in Astria and was currently regarded as the strongest. Yet, even he only achieved the status of Martial Sovereign by thirty.
Now, young individuals surpassing Gareth’s gifts had begun to appear as Astria’s martial community flourished and new talents emerged like Ethan and Daphne. They were only sixteen or seventeen and already masters in their own right, just a step away from Sovereignty. But they would not reach that level before twenty, even with their extraordinary talent.
A young Martial Sovereign like Leander had already surpassed all other talents and defied the
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limits of history. How could this not leave him astounded?
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“Hand over the item since you yield,” Leander said and pointed to the pendant on Raymond’s chest.
“This p>
Raymond’s expression changed instantly. His hand tightened around the jade pendant, and he hesitated to give it up.
Leander narrowed his eyes with a dangerous smile playing at the corners of his mouth. “Have you forgotten our wager p>
Raymond’s face shifted through various emotions before settling into a forced smile. “Mr. Ashcroft, this pendant was a precious gift from my master when I left the mountain. It’s a symbol of our bond. Please have some mercy p>
“I’ll gladly give you anything else I own besides this pendant. How about that p>
It was clear he didn’t want to part with the pendant.
“I didn’t force you when we made our wager, and you agreed willingly. Now that the outcome is clear, do you want to break your promise? I don’t care if this pendant symbolizes your bond with your master. The bet is binding and cannot be changed. Do you think I’m joking p>
The atmosphere in the room shifted abruptly as Leander’s words fell. Everyone held their breath and was afraid to speak.
The scene where Leander demonstrated his techniques from a distance replayed vividly in his mind. Both Dylan and Gale, being internal martial practitioners, understood that a Martial Sovereign’s words held immense weight and were always kept.
Raymond’s expression grew tense as he took a step back. Facing a Martial Sovereign was daunting for anyone.
Yet, he felt no fear despite his serious demeanor. He met Leander’s gaze directly.
“Mr. Ashcroft, while I did lose the wager, this pendant is a gift from my master, so I cannot decide this alone! My master will not be pleased if you attempt to take it by force. He might come down from the mountain himself to confront you p>
Leander remained unperturbed. “No matter who your master is, you will leave this pendant with me today p>
Raymond burst into laughter, his arrogance shining through.
“There are still those who are stronger, though you’re a Martial Sovereign. You likely lack
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experience compared to my master! My master resides at Listin Star Peak, and in the martial world, he is known as the Jade Emperor‘ in the martial world p>
Gale and Dylan, who had been quietly observing, suddenly trembled at the mention of “Jade Emperor.” Their expressions froze as if they had heard something unbelievable.
“Jade Emperor p>
Leander’s brows furrowed slightly. Raymond felt a surge of satisfaction by seeing Leander’s reaction.
His master held a prestigious position in Astria’s martial community. Ninety–nine percent of martial practitioners would be intimidated by the name “Jade Emperor.” He would still be overshadowed by Raymond’s master even though Leander was a Martial Sovereign.
Raymond thought he could sense fear in Leander. However, Leander’s next words left him speechless.
“I’ve never heard of him!” Leander’s eyes were cold, and his patience had run thin. “Enough of this nonsense. You can leave after you hand over the pendant p>
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“Mr. Ashcroft, don’t p>
Gale exclaimed in alarm after seeing this and was desperate to stop Leander. But Leander seemed oblivious as he took another step forward.
“Humph p>
Raymond didn’t expect Leander to really take action. He scoffed and tossed out four black steel balls and then bolted for the door.
The speed he unleashed was that of a master–level internal martial practitioner. He leaped ten feet and used the black steel balls as cover to escape the room.
These steel balls were his homemade “blast orbs” filled with explosives. He believed he could buy enough time to flee even against a Martial Sovereign.
Leander stood still and raised his hand slightly. He opened his fingers and effortlessly caught the four steel balls between them. Then, he threw a punch at Raymond’s back!
Although Leander was ten feet away, the force of his punch reached Raymond in an instant and hit him squarely between the shoulder blades.
Cough!
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Raymond spat out a mouthful of blood and crashed to the ground.
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Leander casually tossed the steel balls into the trash bin and then walked over to Raymond to remove the pendant with a commanding tone.
“I’ll take this pendant! Go back and tell your master that he is welcome to come to Ravenridge to confront me if he has any complaints p>
“He may be known as the ‘Jade Emperor,‘ but my name is Jeff Ashcroft p>
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